The M9 now has a twin sister, the new Leica M9-P. In
technological terms, they are absolutely identical twins and feature precisely
the same high performance qualities. The only differences are found in a few
characteristic details. The Leica M9-P now features an extremely
scratch-resistant, almost unbreakable, sapphire crystal cover for its LCD
monitor display. Sapphire crystal is one of the world's hardest materials and so
hard that it can only be worked with special diamond-cutting tools. The
antireflective coating on both sides of the monitor cover glass further improves
image reviewing, particularly in unfavorable lighting conditions. The Leica M9-P
is optionally available in the classical Leica silver chrome camera finish or in
black paint - the M9 offers two op Show More

The M9 now has a twin sister, the new Leica M9-P. In
technological terms, they are absolutely identical twins and feature precisely
the same high performance qualities. The only differences are found in a few
characteristic details. The Leica M9-P now features an extremely
scratch-resistant, almost unbreakable, sapphire crystal cover for its LCD
monitor display. Sapphire crystal is one of the world's hardest materials and so
hard that it can only be worked with special diamond-cutting tools. The
antireflective coating on both sides of the monitor cover glass further improves
image reviewing, particularly in unfavorable lighting conditions. The Leica M9-P
is optionally available in the classical Leica silver chrome camera finish or in
black paint - the M9 offers two options, elegant steel gray or black paint. The
Leica M9-P also features vulcanite leathering with particularly good grip
characteristics.